Malai Methi Mattar

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Total Time:
15-30 minutes
Serves: 4
Nutrition facts:

240 calories, 9 grams fat

Cuisine: Indian Recipe
Technique: Saute Recipe
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup - fresh cream
  • 1 cup - frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp - ghee
  • 1 tbsp - butter
  • 2 cups - fenugreek leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp - pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp - cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp - cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp - cinnamon powder
  • A pinch - asafetida
  • 1 - chopped green chilli
  • 1 tsp - sugar
  • 1 - chopped onion
  • 3 - garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup - coriander leaves, chopped

How to Make Malai Methi Mattar

  • Heat ghee, fry onions and add garlic, chillies and powdered spices
  • Grind fenugreek leaves with 1/2 cup water to a coarse paste.
  • Add the fenugreek paste and peas to the kadai and salt and sugar.
  • Cover and simmer till peas are cooked.
  • Beat the cream and add to the mixture, little by little stirring well.
  • Add butter and enough water as required for the gravy.
  • Stir gently and simmer open for 4-5 mins.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve.

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